In another special collaborative episode, Perplexity brings you a double disappearance episode. Kelsey from A Trial by Podcast tells the infamous story of the disappearance of Brian Shaffer and Kaydra covers a Perplexed Society member request, the heartbreaking disturbing disappearance of Niqui McCown. If you have information on the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, you are urged to contact the Columbus Police Department at <a href="https://tel:614" target="_blank">614-645-4545</a> or contact <a href="https://stopcrime.org/" target="_blank">StopCrime.org</a> If you have information on the disappearance of Niqui McCown, you are urged to contact the Richmond Police Department at <a href="https://tel:765" target="_blank">765-983-7247</a>. For more information on the Niqui McCown case, listen to the Missing Niqui McCown podcast. Be sure to check out A Trial By Podcast: <a href="https://www.atrialbypodcast.com/" target="_blank">https://www.atrialbypodcast.com</a> ---------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT &amp; CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: <a href="https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast" target="_blank">Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast</a> Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast</a> Merch: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/" target="_blank">https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/</a> be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity" target="_blank">https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity</a> Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at <a href="https://gmail.com/" target="_blank">PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com</a>. ---------------------- SOURCES: Gurley, A. (2025, April 1). Brian Shaffer... Revisiting the bizarre disappearance — 19 years later. People. <a href="https://brian-shaffer-disappearance-update-2025/" target="_blank">https:///brian-shaffer-disappearance-update-2025</a> Johnston, A. (2009, April). In the name of the father. Columbus Monthly. <a href="https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/news/2009/04/01/in-name-father/22956059007/" target="_blank">https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/news/2009/04/01/in-name-father/22956059007/</a> Miner, A. (2008, October 12). Brian Shaffer: Clue could lead to missing student. The Lantern. <a href="https://www./2008/10/clue-could-lead-to-missing-student/" target="_blank">https://www./2008/10/clue-could-lead-to-missing-student/</a> Pepi, K. (2016, November 13). A guy walks into a bar — and is never seen again. Mel Magazine. <a href="https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/brian-shaffer-disappearance-10-years-later" target="_blank">https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/brian-shaffer-disappearance-10-years-later</a> Shaffer, B. R. (2006). Missing person alert: Brian Randall Shaffer [FBI ViCAP Bulletin No. 2006-06-01]. Federal Bureau of Investigation. <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/brian-randall-shaffer" target="_blank">https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/brian-randall-shaffer</a> Sullivan, D. (2009, April 12). Is Brian Shaffer alive? The Lantern. <a href="https://www./2009/04/is-brian-shaffer-alive/" target="_blank">https://www./2009/04/is-brian-shaffer-alive/</a>Sullivan, M. (2014, September). When missing persons cases go cold. 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In another special collaborative episode, Perplexity brings you a double disappearance episode. Kelsey from A Trial by Podcast tells the infamous story of the disappearance of Brian Shaffer and Kaydra covers a Perplexed Society member request, the...

In another special collaborative episode, Perplexity brings you a double disappearance episode. Kelsey from A Trial by Podcast tells the infamous story of the disappearance of Brian Shaffer and Kaydra covers a Perplexed Society member request, the heartbreaking disturbing disappearance of Niqui McCown. If you have information on the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, you are urged to contact the Columbus Police Department at <a href="https://tel:614" target="_blank">614-645-4545</a> or contact <a href="https://stopcrime.org/" target="_blank">StopCrime.org</a> If you have information on the disappearance of Niqui McCown, you are urged to contact the Richmond Police Department at <a href="https://tel:765" target="_blank">765-983-7247</a>. For more information on the Niqui McCown case, listen to the Missing Niqui McCown podcast. Be sure to check out A Trial By Podcast: <a href="https://www.atrialbypodcast.com/" target="_blank">https://www.atrialbypodcast.com</a> ---------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT &amp; CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: <a href="https://patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast" target="_blank">Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast</a> Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast</a> Merch: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/" target="_blank">https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/</a> be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast</a> Website: <a href="https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity" target="_blank">https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity</a> Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at <a href="https://gmail.com/" target="_blank">PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com</a>. ---------------------- SOURCES: Gurley, A. (2025, April 1). Brian Shaffer... Revisiting the bizarre disappearance — 19 years later. People. <a href="https://brian-shaffer-disappearance-update-2025/" target="_blank">https:///brian-shaffer-disappearance-update-2025</a> Johnston, A. (2009, April). In the name of the father. Columbus Monthly. <a href="https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/news/2009/04/01/in-name-father/22956059007/" target="_blank">https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/news/2009/04/01/in-name-father/22956059007/</a> Miner, A. (2008, October 12). Brian Shaffer: Clue could lead to missing student. The Lantern. <a href="https://www./2008/10/clue-could-lead-to-missing-student/" target="_blank">https://www./2008/10/clue-could-lead-to-missing-student/</a> Pepi, K. (2016, November 13). A guy walks into a bar — and is never seen again. Mel Magazine. <a href="https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/brian-shaffer-disappearance-10-years-later" target="_blank">https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/brian-shaffer-disappearance-10-years-later</a> Shaffer, B. R. (2006). Missing person alert: Brian Randall Shaffer [FBI ViCAP Bulletin No. 2006-06-01]. Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Episode 124: The Disappearances of Brian Shaffer & Niqui McCown ft A Trial By Podcast